Understanding and experiencing Cacao from tree to cup. Through direct experience, stories and hands-on practise you are invited to explore the spirit of cacao. Diving into the history, cultural roots, health benefits and its path into the present moment. From its origins in the tropical forest to the chocolate we know today.
During this hands-on immersion, you’ll visit a local cacao farm, learn about the history and traditions of cacao, explore how it is cultivated and processed, make your own chocolate, create a personal cacao blend, and experience cacao as a practice of connection through music and community.
Whether you’re simply curious or already have a relationship with cacao, this workshop offers a deeper understanding of one of the world’s most extraordinary plants.
Across two and a half days you’ll:
Surrounded by tropical forest and home to its own cacao trees, PachaMama offers the perfect setting to experience cacao close to its source. Learning extends beyond the classroom through nature, community, and hands-on practice.
This workshop is open to anyone curious about cacao, chocolate making, medicinal plants, or traditional food cultures. No previous experience is needed—just a willingness to learn, taste, and create.
No, the workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced cacao lovers alike.
Yes. You’ll make your own chocolate and cacao blend to take home.
There is a chocolate making class in the workshop.
The workshop includes moments of sharing and community, but its main focus is learning, craftsmanship, and the cultural story of cacao.
The workshop concludes with a Singing Circle where Cacao will be shared.
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